tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64061482696561432012013-05-25T06:00:05.249-04:00Adventure in amateur radio and shortwave radioNJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comBlogger531125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-24521946527341864602013-05-25T06:00:00.001-04:002013-05-25T06:00:03.787-04:002013-05-25T06:00:03.787-04:00Q) What should you do first if someone tells you that your station's transmissions are interfering with their radio or TV reception? A) Make sure that your station is functioning properly and that...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/epM0DC6Qtcc" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_25.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-49613067951818735172013-05-25T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-25T06:00:05.252-04:002013-05-25T06:00:05.252-04:00Q) What is a logical first step when attempting to cure a radio frequency interference problem in a nearby telephone? A)&nbsp;Install an RF filter at the telephone NJ2X Notes: Example of a...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/hOVbVUfHHl8" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comPittsburgh, PA, USA40.44062479999999 -79.9958864000000240.24723879999999 -80.31860990000001 40.634010799999984 -79.67316290000002http://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_8985.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-88262576083849418762013-05-24T07:00:00.000-04:002013-05-24T07:00:01.549-04:002013-05-24T07:00:01.549-04:00Nice review of the alphabet&nbsp;using&nbsp;Morse&nbsp;code.&nbsp; Good DX and 73, NJ2XGood DX and 73, NJ2X NJ2X.com<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/7z8gSV-ukFE" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/learning-morse-code-alphabet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-52313472575322102002013-05-24T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-24T06:00:05.417-04:002013-05-24T06:00:05.417-04:00Q) What is the most likely cause of interference to a non-cordless telephone from a nearby transmitter? A)&nbsp;The telephone is inadvertently acting as a radio receiver NJ2X Notes: The FCC...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/vXI0xbAaPM0" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_24.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-22653055297881674022013-05-23T08:00:00.000-04:002013-05-23T08:00:11.426-04:002013-05-23T08:00:11.426-04:00Today we celebrate the birthday of Robert Moog (K2AMH)&nbsp;who was born this day May 23, 1934.  Robert Moog - The man and his machine Good DX and 73, NJ2X NJ2X.com<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/Qqr5Gv7nEY0" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/robert-moog-k2amh-birthday-may-23-1934.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-57819562423107652452013-05-23T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-23T06:00:05.913-04:002013-05-23T06:00:05.913-04:00Q) Which of the following may be a cause of radio frequency interference? A. Fundamental overload B. Harmonics C. Spurious emissions D. All of these choices are correct NJ2X...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/0c72qRf-CAw" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_23.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-57615544799154814372013-05-22T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-22T06:00:04.526-04:002013-05-22T06:00:04.526-04:00Q) What is meant by fundamental overload in reference to a receiver? A)&nbsp;Interference caused by very strong signals NJ2X Notes: High-pass or low-pass filters between the antenna and...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/9Vjrl4xRaeA" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_22.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-40126925871288375342013-05-21T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-21T06:00:03.477-04:002013-05-21T06:00:03.477-04:00Q) What can you do if you are told your FM handheld or mobile transceiver is over deviating? A)&nbsp;Talk farther away from the microphone NJ2X Notes: The sound of an overdriven signal is...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/jdIF_2w9Dqo" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_21.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-40440504506184767172013-05-20T08:00:00.000-04:002013-05-20T08:00:08.974-04:002013-05-20T08:00:08.974-04:00If you are interested in shortwave listening and&nbsp;looking&nbsp;to find additional programming in English&nbsp;you might want to check out the&nbsp;Prime Time Shortwave guide on the...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/zlrJ8GxtlTo" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comPittsburgh, PA, USA40.44062479999999 -79.9958864000000240.24723929999999 -80.31860990000001 40.634010299999986 -79.67316290000002http://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/shortwave-listening-resource-prime-time.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-14874970141382671532013-05-20T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-20T06:00:01.391-04:002013-05-20T06:00:01.391-04:00Q) What is the primary purpose of a dummy load? A)&nbsp;To prevent the radiation of signals when making tests NJ2X Notes: A "dummy load" is essentially a large resister that has several...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/BvHxUPqWFCI" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_20.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-21385418790888356092013-05-19T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-19T06:00:05.873-04:002013-05-19T06:00:05.873-04:00Q) Which of the following types of solder is best for radio and electronic use? A)&nbsp;Rosin-core solder NJ2X Notes: Don't use plummer's or acid core solder for electronics or electrical...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/QyfGWXLnrwA" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_19.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-73696452848488838062013-05-18T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-18T06:00:08.237-04:002013-05-18T06:00:08.237-04:00Q) Which of the following is accurately represented in electrical circuit schematic diagrams? A) The way components are interconnected NJ2X Notes: Electrical schematic diagrams accurately...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/27O0C_9e3jw" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_18.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-14916843453121928742013-05-17T07:00:00.000-04:002013-05-17T07:00:06.296-04:002013-05-17T07:00:06.296-04:00A short review of the alphabet in&nbsp;Morse Code combining visual and audio representations. Good DX and 73, NJ2XGood DX and 73, NJ2X NJ2X.com<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/hwKYEzLBEc0" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/see-and-hear-morse-code.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-37320108642434086552013-05-17T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-17T06:00:13.830-04:002013-05-17T06:00:13.830-04:00A) What best describes a relay? Q) A switch controlled by an electromagnet NJ2X Notes: Relays are very useful devices that allow switches to be controlled electrically.&nbsp; An electromagnet...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/K5ktndCUz1U" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_17.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-53299232744213172162013-05-16T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-16T06:00:13.743-04:002013-05-16T06:00:13.743-04:00Q) What is component 4 in figure T3? A) Antenna NJ2X Notes: Check out NJ2X.COM for other FCC Technician Exam questions related to the schematic symbol. Below is a picture of the internals...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/36pzPEPMK7Y" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_16.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-30894228141131822922013-05-15T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-15T06:00:12.355-04:002013-05-15T06:00:12.355-04:00Q) What component is commonly used to change 120V AC house current to a lower AC voltage for other uses? A) Transformer NJ2X Notes: The ubiquitous "wall-wart" housing contains...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/_D-eyPQCso4" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_13.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-76661662054155446832013-05-12T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-12T06:00:01.092-04:002013-05-12T06:00:01.092-04:00Q) Which semiconductor component has a gate electrode? A)&nbsp;Field effect transistor NJ2X Notes: All FETs have gate, drain, and source terminals (three-terminal device) that are used to...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/uqWrH9MXK6g" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comUnited States37.09024 -95.71289100000001-36.281626499999994 99.05273399999999 90.0 69.52148399999999http://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_12.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-10641477473360799082013-05-11T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-11T06:00:04.699-04:002013-05-11T06:00:04.699-04:00Q) What do the symbols on an electrical circuit schematic diagram represent? A) Electrical components NJ2X Notes: An schematic is a diagram that represents the&nbsp;electrical...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/yygI5pNDA7E" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_11.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-8190653081774558582013-05-10T22:36:00.000-04:002013-05-10T22:36:00.430-04:002013-05-10T22:36:00.430-04:00An inspiring video of W5CYF's first CW contact.&nbsp; Great video to watch if you are in need of some motivation while learning Morse code. &nbsp; Good DX and 73, NJ2XGood DX and 73,...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/LQKSpj8vC5M" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/a-first-cw-contact.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-56599247317440360512013-05-10T07:00:00.000-04:002013-05-10T07:00:08.801-04:002013-05-10T07:00:08.801-04:00Interesting&nbsp;four-minute piece from the History Channel on the Man Behind Morse Code Good DX and 73, NJ2XGood DX and 73, NJ2X NJ2X.com<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/OnjTrKVzvl0" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/the-man-behind-morse-code.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-33997425114111104572013-05-10T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-10T06:00:17.868-04:002013-05-10T06:00:17.868-04:00Q) What type of switch is represented by item 3 in figure T2? A) Single-pole single-throw NJ2X Notes: A common abreviation designation for single-pole single-throw switch is SPST.&nbsp; The...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/UAAoWdjw7qo" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_9.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406148269656143201.post-71761549704436064502013-05-08T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-08T06:00:09.956-04:002013-05-08T06:00:09.956-04:00Q) What is the function of component 2 in Figure T1? A)&nbsp;Control the flow of current NJ2X Notes: The schematic symbol illustrated by component 2 is a&nbsp;transistor. This question is...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Nj2x/~4/Kn8nhUkQtyM" height="1" width="1"/>NJ2Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158090797002144566noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.nj2x.com/2013/05/fcc-technician-exam-question-of-day_8.html